In his GPLIwire2017 talk, Dr. Jeff Walline, Associate Dean of Research at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, gave a lecture on the state of Myopia Control research in 2017.
We interviewed Dr. Walline after the show to get further insights on the direction that the field is taking:
If you’re thinking about dipping your toes into myopia control in your practice, it is worth a listen.
Update: Optometry Cares is offering $4k grants for all ODs impacted by the recent storms – you don’t need to be an AOA member to benefit.
IMPORTANT LINKS
OFDR Website: http://www.aoafoundation.org/ofdr/
OFDR Application: http://www.aoafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/OFDR-Grant-Criteria-Application-with-W-9-2015.pdf
Donation Link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=aoa&id=1
ODwire.org Classifieds: (post in Help Wanted if looking for work, all fees waived)
https://www.odwire.org/classifieds/
Texas Optometric Association: http://texas.aoa.org
Tips for affected ODs that TOA sent out:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/…Storm.html?soid=1101264306992&aid=xTwoNqRd6ok
Classifieds for relief/work for TOA members:
http://texas.aoa.org/x8642.xml
Classifieds ads can be posted by non-members currently by emailing:
TOAdesk@txeyedoctors.com
The live portion of GPLIwire2017 has come to an end. But it isn’t too late to participate! The conference will remain open until December 1st, 2017.
Get 32 COPE credits, all about specialty contact lenses, including tracks on sclerals and ortho-k.
*** Vendor discounts worth hundreds of dollars are still available in the virtual exhibit hall ****
To obtain the discounts, just sign up for the conference (we even have a free exhibit hall only pass). Then visit the “virtual booth” of whichever vendor you’d like to obtain a discount from.
In this video, we discuss the various discounts that are available:
Enjoy!
Register for the event here, or tune in to the Livestream here:
Register for the event here, or tune in to the Livestream here:
One of the flaws with online refraction systems (beyond the fact that they aren’t a substitute for a full eye exam) is that it can be difficult – or impossible – to tell who the patient actually is when working with them online. Indeed, issues of identity are serious problems for all sorts of online transactions.
But in this case, it could lead to the writing and filling of fraudulent Rx’s.
An anonymous poster writes of a story where he saw one system – Opternative – write an Rx for a non-existent patient – and even e-mailed a copy of the Rx for use elsewhere.
Read the details of the case here.
What does this mean for the physicians (MDs) who are signing off on these Rx’s?
How is your state responding to internet-based refractions?
New regulations?
Whole-hearted approval?
IMPORTANT LINKS
OFDR Website: http://www.aoafoundation.org/ofdr/
OFDR Application: http://www.aoafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/OFDR-Grant-Criteria-Application-with-W-9-2015.pdf
Donation Link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=aoa&id=1
ODwire.org Classifieds: (post in Help Wanted if looking for work, all fees waived)
https://www.odwire.org/classifieds/
Texas Optometric Association: http://texas.aoa.org
Tips for affected ODs that TOA sent out:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/…Storm.html?soid=1101264306992&aid=xTwoNqRd6ok
Classifieds for relief/work for TOA members:
http://texas.aoa.org/x8642.xml
Classifieds ads can be posted by non-members currently by emailing:
TOAdesk@txeyedoctors.com
We have a long thread discussing the impact of Hurricane Harvey on ODwire.org Site members. Many in Houston have had their offices flooded out.
After communicating with the AOA, we learned that they have relief programs and funds in place for those ODs impacted by the storm.
Here is the letter we received from Jon Hymes at the AOA:
Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief, a program of Optometry Cares — The AOA Foundation, has since its inception provided more than $500,000 to doctors of optometry who have endured losses from natural disasters. As with our rapid mobilization in response to last years’ floods in Louisiana, the objective right now in Texas is to provide rapid and direct financial support to ODs at the earliest possible point, and that mobilization in close coordination with the Texas Optometric Association, is already underway.
Certainly, this is an especially important moment to support Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief and to spread the word about this uniquely targeted and very necessary initiative. Here’s more information on how to get involved now, including by making an online donation:
http://www.aoafoundation.org/ofdr/
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=aoa&id=1
I salute your special concern about how this devastating storm will impact doctors of optometry, and your desire to actively back proven relief and recovery efforts. Thank you!
Jon
Again, the link to donate is here.
Share your stories of the storm and updates in this ongoing thread.
After a whole bunch of coding, We are happy to announce today the roll-out of our ALL-NEW ODwire.org Classifieds area.
It’s got many new features, including cross-posting in our banner ads that run at the top of the screen, running on the home page of the site, and in other locations on social media.
Other classifieds in eye care cost way too much — like $300 – 400 per listing (ugh). Listing on Ebay can be up to 10% of the sale price (double-ugh…)
We’ve made the price low in hopes that folks will find it a good value. By piggybacking off the rest of the ODwire.org infrastructure, we can keep the cost low.
The ODwire.org Classifieds will always be looking for ways to improve the product. As with ODwire.org, we want to keep it user friendly and a worthwhile visit to see what’s for sale and us using the best marketing to sell your equipment or practice.
I was one of the test users during the Classified’s beta period. I’m a technophobe. Adam made this classified so simple to use that even I was able to get around to see what’s for sale and place an listing with no problem.
For Supporting Members there is a loyalty discount. Supporting Members can visit this thread for the proper code.
Give it a shot 🙂 If you’ve got any questions, just ask!
In preparation for GPLIwire2017, i’ve gotten a crash-course in myopia control over the past few months.
Three things surprised me:
In fact, so many turf these cases out that we’ve seen free-standing, independent “myopia control centers” spring up in many communities throughout the country in the past couple of years. This to me is madness.
Myopia control is within the scope of virtually every OD trained in the past 30 years.
The pharmacologic principles are pretty straightforward.
The specialty lenses used — with some additional training — should be in the wheelhouse of anyone who has fit RGPs.
There is nothing exotic here. I am convinced with some effort, most folks could build this into their practices.
So my question to everyone here: why aren’t more people making this part of their practices?
ODwire.org members can discuss this topic here.
